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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.04, 1,019.52 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.04, 1,019.52 and 423 is: 634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.04 : 1,019.52 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.04/1,019.52 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.04x = 1,019.52 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.04x = 431,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,256.96/680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.16

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